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Western Rukum
पश्चिमी रूकुम
Western Rukum पश्चिमी रूकुम
Western Rukum (पश्चिमी रूकुम) is one of Nepal's 77 districts, in Karnali Province. Its headquarters is Musikot. It covers 1,716 km² and is home to 166,740 people — 97 per km², making it the 56th most densely populated district in the country. It borders Dolpa, Eastern Rukum, Jajarkot, Rolpa and Salyan.
Western Rukum district at a glance
| Nepali name | पश्चिमी रूकुम |
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| Province | Karnali (कर्णाली), capital Birendranagar |
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| Headquarters | Musikot |
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| Area | 1,716 km² — 35th largest of 77 |
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| Population | 166,740 — 55th of 77 |
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| Density | 97 per km² — 56th of 77 |
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- Area
- 1,716 km²
- Population
- 166,740
- Density
- 97/km²
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